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Xbox 360 slim slim says no wireless adapter

My 3 month old xbox 360 slim says there is no wireless adapter connected, i can connect on and off but randomy it disconnects me and says i need to plug in a wireless adapter but this is just getting annoying, i try unplugging everything and switching power sockets but nothing works, the problum keeps occuring, any fixes?

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try reinstalling the latest dash update by going to memory lb rb x lb rb x then press yes and then install update from usb as when you prob dl by xbox it could have came corrupted and messed the wifi drivers

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Yeah, that should not be happening, on the slim because the wireless network controller is built in. I wonder if xbox uses the same type of adapters as they do in laptops. If they do, your wireless controller may have come loose. It could also be a software fault, like a driver is going wonky on you. Try to reinstall the most recent system update like unicron suggested, it just might work.

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If it works when you start your console and goes haywire after the box heats up a bit then I'd have to say it's probably a hardware issue.

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@ unicron - I just took a peek at the wireless controller on AnandTech dot you know what. It is attached to the chassis with a torx scrue (apparently this site objects to the conventional spelling of s crew), so little chance of it creeping out. Maybe oxidized contacts or cold solder joints then. I am also wondering if the slim has some sort of problem going on with the USB controller. I recently tried to update my xbox with a USB flash drive (actually, three different ones) and it failed.

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If you can't get a replacement, what do you suggest to try resolve the issue? I have just been kicked out of XBL just to encounter the same problem, never had any problems, never even moved my xbox since i placed it where it is when i first got it. One random kick and now my wireless card seems to be malfunctioning.

The above suggestion about clearing network settings - Can't do that as it tells me to input a wireless adaptor i don't have.

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Hey there Cadavadorable - how long have you owned your console? It may still be covered under the 1 year warranty. You can find out by requesting a repair online, here: support.xbox.com/.../repair-process

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i really have tried everything but its not going to get fixed your best bet try to take it to gamestop and return it and use the money to get a used old xbox the white ones for the lucky people whos warranties didnt run out a month ago also if any one knows how to open it up try something and tell us if it worked

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